Poland + the Outbreak of War

Question 1

Give 4 reasons why Hitler felt confident enough to invade Poland.

Answer 1

• Hitler no longer had to worry about the USSR attacking Germany if he invaded Poland.
• Britain and France’s policy of appeasement gave Hitler ample reason not to worry about them intervening.
• Poland was too far way for Britain and France to protect.
• The British and French guarantees of support for Poland in April 1939 didn’t seem legitimate to Hitler/Hitler didn’t think Britain and France would follow through.

Question 2

When did Hitler invade Poland? Exact date.

Answer 2

1st September 1939.

Question 3

When did the USSR invade Poland? Exact date.

Answer 3

15th September 1939

Question 4

Which 2 countries that Hitler invaded disappeared from the map of Europe due to invasion?

Answer 4

Poland and Czechoslovakia.

Question 5

How long did it take for Poland to be defeated?

Answer 5

6 weeks.